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Weekend Retreats
The Iowa Department for the Blind sponsors two transition weekend retreats for blind and visually impaired teens. Young people from all areas of the state join together for programs designed to help them develop self-confidence and learn nonvisual approaches to performing daily tasks. The retreats are also a great way for teens to meet and share experiences with other young people experiencing vision loss.
Types of Activities
- Outdoor adventures
- Assistive technology exploration
- Personal and social development
- Career exploration
- Life-skills training
Who Can Participate?
Transition weekend retreats are open to blind and visually impaired Iowans ages 14 to 21 who have not yet graduated from high school. They must also be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services from the Iowa Department for the Blind.
Calendar of Events
- March 16-18, 2012 - Weekend Retreat, Camp Hantesa, Boone, IA
This retreat will offer many exciting and interesting activities designed to help students obtain a successful career. Throughout the program, students will have an opportunity to explore career options, approach an employer, learn about employer needs, and create a plan for finding work experience in your community. There will also be many fun activities provided so that students have a chance to network with other youth at the retreat.
See a video from a 2010 summer program held at Iowa State University.
For more information, contact one of our Transition Specialists:
Julie Aufdenkamp or Keri Osterhaus
800-362-2587 or 515-281-1333.
julie.aufdenkamp@blind.state.ia.us
keri.osterhaus@blind.state.ia.us
